Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Orinda Tree Service to the Rescue
Mary Jo and Lance Cowles of Blue Pines Tree Service in Orinda came to the rescue March 9 after "Bombay," a 9-month-old Moraga kitten/cat had been stranded in a tree for three days. Lance Cowles climbed over 25 feet into a very tall evergreen, using a harness, to coax ...Submitted by Laura Shields Bronte
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Noted Physician Tackles Medical EthicsOLLI course at LLLC explores new and difficult questions
Dr. M. Michael Thaler has a message for you: "If you haven't heard of 'personalized medicine' just wait a year. There is going to be a groundswell of forces that will put your entire DNA into your medical records for any doctor to see and use."
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Edy Schwartz Honored By Contra Costa Commission for Women
Every other year the Contra Costa Commission for Women (CCCW) recognizes women who have made a difference in their community in the areas of the arts, leadership, community, environmental stewardship, healthcare, justice and science, adding their name to the Women's ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Campo Finishes on Top at California State Academic Decathlon
The Campolindo High School Red Team, after winning the 2014 East County Region Academic Decathlon for the fourth year in a row, represented Contra Costa County at the California State Academic Decathlon last weekend and placed in the top 10 overall, winning the title ...By Jennifer Wake
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Student Artists Wow at 2014 Visual Arts Competition
Nearly $2,400 was awarded to 22 artists during the 2014 Orinda Visual Arts Competition, sponsored by the Orinda Arts Council (OAC). But as any of the winning student artists will tell you, the true prize is the opportunity to have their work shown in a professional ...By Laurie Snyder
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Clever Musical Comedy Comes to THT March 30
Rita the Cow (Diane Kehrig, left), Jack (Liam Gaard, center), and Lucy the Goose (Caroline Schneider, right) embark on a musical adventure in the East Bay Children's Theatre production of "Jack and the Beanstalk and the Giant, and the Goose, and the Really, Truly-Uly ...Submitted by Arron Schuler
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2014
UnpluggingNew novel delves into the potential slippery slope of the digital dark side
Technology is too much with us. I'd die without my phone.
The competing love/hate thoughts are universal. Voiced by millions, echoed by Lamorinda residents during a recent, unscientific ...By Lou Fancher
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Jellyfish Artist Is All About Preserving Their Magic
Lafayette artist Alison Klippel doesnÕt believe in killing a single jellyfish, even in the name of art.
ÒAll our jellyfish live natural lives,Ó she said. ÒSome people tell me they tried ...By Chris Lavin
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Walking in SunshineLafayette trail maps get thoughtful upgrade just in time for spring
The hills are popping with poppies! Precious late-winter rains turned Lamorinda green, at least for a little while, as spring arrives in full bloom. If you're in the mood to take it all in you'll be glad to know that taking a hike just got easier, or rather, more ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
"Mr. Peabody & Sherman"
Many of you will remember this television cartoon from the late 1950s and early '60s, about a genius Nobel Peace Prize-winning dog and his adopted son, Sherman. Mr. Peabody is voiced by Emmy recipient, Ty Burrell ("Modern Family") and the young, talented actor, Max ...By Derek Zemrak
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
THE APP RAP
App: MyCar Locator Free by Nomadrobot
My Car Locator by Jean Charles Anger
For: Android phones and ...By Alex Pawlakos
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Campo Science Teacher Named AUHSD Educator of the Year
Acalanes Union High School District Superintendent John Nickerson recently announced the selection of Campolindo High School science teacher Jane Kelson as the AUHSD Educator of the Year. "Described by one of her colleagues as a 'pretty spectacular teacher,' Jane ...Submitted by Ruth Thornburg
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
A Wide Array of Wonderful Films East Bay International Jewish Film Festival comes to Orinda March 21-23
The 19th annual East Bay International Jewish Film Festival is coming to Orinda's Theatre Square March 21-23 with 10 feature films and documentaries that present a rich tapestry of the best of Israeli films today - some funny, some serious, others poignant or violent. ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Helping Struggling Readers of Any AgeThe 'Reading Revolution' method comes to Lamorinda
Jack is learning to blend the sound "ai" with consonants today. The happy Moraga second grader began his eighth session recently with his Active Reading Clinic tutor, Sharon Winning, and seems to be having fun.
By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Ten Lamorinda Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to State Competition
The winner's circle was filled with Lamorinda Odyssey of the Mind teams, each comprised of up to seven student members who competed for top honors at the San Francisco Bay Region competition March 1. Teams competed in age-defined divisions ranging from kindergarten ...Submitted by Michelle Regan and Beverley Sopak
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